Las clases de Español

Learning Spanish???  You might have the following questions.

1. What study skill should I use to learn Spanish?
2. Is there extra credit?
3. Why should I learn another language?

What study skill should I use to learn Spanish?

To study the vocabulary on a daily basis using the textbook website
(www.classzone.com,) flashcards, audio: MP3,internet, or iphone applications
or study with a partner.  

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Is there extra credit?

Yes!  Find a system of studying that works for you!  If approved by teacher,
your studying per unit, will earn 10 pts. E.C.  

Possible suggested forms of E.C. include:
**unit flashcards
**studying on the website for 45 minutes (with parent signed    note stating
that the student studied) 
**creating a MP3 or audio disk with unit vocabulary 
**vocabulary words in a powerpoint presentation, etc.  

Your creativity in studying is up to you...Find something that works for you,
and come share your idea with me.

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Why should I learn another language?

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, almost 20% of Americans speak a language
other than English at home - most commonly Spanish, followed by Chinese.

For those fluent in two (or more) languages, there are obvious career
opportunities in interpretation and translation, but speaking a second
language is a benefit almost anywhere and employers are willing to pay. The
U.S. Department of Defense offers salary bonuses to bilingual workers and a
2005 survey found that bilingual Americans earned an average of $10,000 more
annually than their monolingual counterparts. 
(http://education.yahoo.net/articles/bilingual_careers.htm)

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